At the suggestion of a New York publicity firm, the group called itself the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Soon, the mountains themselves were referred to as the Great Smokies.

Situated just west of town near Wear Farm City Park, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a thrilling and scenic ride for adventure travelers of all ages. The coaster is the longest of its kind in ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most ... World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty of its ancient mountains and its Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this ...

YOU THINK YOU HAVE BEEN A VICTIM. TOURISM OFFICIALS IN THE SMOKIES WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ALL OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IS NOT CLOSED AND RIGHT NOW, MANY BUSINESSES NEED YOUR BUSINESS TO SURVIVE.

Tourists and locals alike love this one-stop location where you can eat, shop, and stay all in one ... s most visited ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park leaders earlier this week were asking visitors to reschedule trips to the park, citing safety and staffing concerns. Some smaller roads and areas of the park ...

Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken, cover and leave to marinate for 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. Preheat the oven ...

shop at local boutiques, and savor a delicious meal at The Glass Knife, which has the best Halloween treats. Submitted by ...

This stop features the National Park Service visitor center and other facilities, such as a gift shop and restrooms. And Mount Mitchell, at the 355.4 milepost, is the tallest mountain peak east of ...

If you’re using dried kidney beans, drain the soaked beans in a colander, rinse thoroughly, then tip into a saucepan and cover with plenty of fresh cold water. Bring to the boil and cook at a ...

The smoky, sumac-spiced beef kebabs paired with ... Except, a trio of us devoured most of the 18-inch round, still warm from the shop, crisp on the bottom, soft in the center and decked out ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park leaders earlier this week were asking visitors to reschedule trips to the park, citing safety and staffing concerns. Some smaller roads and areas of the park were ...